The Immortal Ascension 2025
What is The Immortal Ascension?
The Immortal Ascension is a 2025 Chinese television series classified as drama and sci‑fi/fantasy. The story follows Han Li, an ordinary, poor boy from a mountain village who, seeking a better life for his family, travels to the small martial‑arts sect Qi Xua after a chance encounter.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 27, 2025
- Last aired
- Aug 12, 2025
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- Youku
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
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Overview
The Immortal Ascension is a 2025 Chinese television series classified as drama and sci‑fi/fantasy. The story follows Han Li, an ordinary, poor boy from a mountain village who, seeking a better life for his family, travels to the small martial‑arts sect Qi Xua after a chance encounter. Though his talent is modest, Han Li advances through disciplined effort and careful planning, eventually achieving the status of an immortal. The series consists of thirty standard‑length episodes that aired on the streaming platform Youku from 27 July to 12 August 2025,
Should you watch it?
“A humble village boy's unlikely journey to immortality through perseverance.”
- Inspiring rags-to-riches fantasy storyline
- Satisfying progression of martial arts mastery
- Relatable protagonist with realistic growth
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
- Requires patience for long-term character development
You enjoy methodical cultivation dramas with strong character growth arcs.
Suitable for general audiences interested in martial arts fantasy.
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Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Herb-Gathering Boy Mytharc Jul 27, 2025
- E2 Zhang Tie's Peril Core Jul 27, 2025
- E3 Takeover Core Jul 27, 2025
- E4 A Night Visit to the Mo Family Core Jul 27, 2025
- E5 Green Vein Society Core Jul 28, 2025
- E6 Ascension Trials Core Jul 28, 2025
- E7 Farewell to His Family Core Jul 29, 2025
- E8 The Foundation Pill Core Jul 29, 2025
- E9 The Crimson Forbidden Ground Core Jul 30, 2025
- E10 Entering the Forbidden Ground Core Jul 30, 2025
- E11 Seeking Out the Fiery Sun Blossom Core Jul 31, 2025
- E12 Making a Name Core Aug 1, 2025
- E13 Foundation Stage Core Aug 1, 2025
- E14 Defense Formation Core Aug 2, 2025
- E15 More to It Than Meets the Eye Core Aug 2, 2025
- E16 The Wedding Core Aug 3, 2025
- E17 Blood Spirit Array Core Aug 4, 2025
- E18 The Attack of the Demon Army Core Aug 5, 2025
- E19 The Mine Core Aug 5, 2025
- E20 A Narrow Escape Mytharc Aug 6, 2025
- E21 Qi Yun Xiao Core Aug 6, 2025
- E22 Episode 22 Core Aug 7, 2025
- E23 Planting The Mark Core Aug 8, 2025
- E24 The Great Battle Core Aug 9, 2025
- E25 Sea of Fire Core Aug 10, 2025
- E26 Return of Zhang Tie Core Aug 11, 2025
- E27 Colluding With the Enemies Core Aug 12, 2025
- E28 Abandoned Pawns Core Aug 12, 2025
- E29 Inner Demon Mytharc Aug 12, 2025
- E30 Simple Days Mytharc Aug 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is Han Li born with special powers?
No, Han Li starts as an ordinary boy with no innate talents.
Does he join a major sect?
He joins a small, minor martial arts sect by chance.
How does he achieve immortality?
Through years of dedicated cultivation, hard work, and strategic planning.
Is this a fast-paced action series?
The focus is more on steady character development than constant action.
Does Han Li face major conflicts?
He overcomes challenges through careful planning rather than direct confrontation.